‘The Battle for Malta’ featuring the struggles which the Maltese had to endure during World War II,  which was broadcast recently on BBC Two, has been posted on YouTube in HD quality.

The 60 minute documentary features interviews with survivors of the darkest days of World Word II, during which Malta was the most bombed place on earth.

Historian James Holland argues that the real importance of Malta's position was its offensive role, which has been largely undervalued.

At the same time it gives a rather realistic picture of the desperate situation, claiming that this was partly due to negligence from the colonial authorities.